New Kia Sorento

The new Kia Sorento has been revealed ahead of its Paris motor show debut.

The 2015 Kia Sorento has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.

The third-generation SUV sports a dramatic new appearance which is set to bring more space and a premium look and feel when it lands in showrooms next year.

Kia says the next-generation Sorento is longer, lower and wider than the current version. The styling is said to be ‘an evolution’ of the current model, incorporating design cues from the Kia Cross GT concept that debuted at last year’s Chicago Auto Show.

Key design tweaks include a more upright grille with a three-dimensional diamond pattern, long swept-back headlights and lower roofline and higher beltline.

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Dimensions have been stretched as a result of the overhaul. The car now measures 95mm longer (to 4780mm) and 15mm shorter (down to 1685mm), while the wheelbase is also 80mm longer (now 2780mm) for more interior space.

Kia overseas marketing vice-president, Soon-Nam Lee, said the new look would bring more room across its three-row seating layout.

“While we have retained the name based on the tremendous success of the outgoing model, the all-new Sorento has been completely redesigned and re-engineered, and promises to surprise customers with its thoroughly updated styling, a host of new convenience and safety technologies, as well as enhanced space, driving comfort and handling response,” he said.

The all-new Sorento is due to premiere at the Paris Motor Show on Thursday October 2.

It's believed the new model will reach Australian showrooms around February.

52 comments so far

Another shapeless blob from Korea. Hmm, enticing.

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lolcat

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August 11, 2014, 10:44AM

Another shapeless comment from lolcat........

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Stevo the dilf

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August 11, 2014, 10:57AM

At least he/she is consistent. Like Kia.

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Jaques

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August 11, 2014, 11:08AM

"Being a Kia fan...."

Say no more Steve, say no more!

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lolcat

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August 11, 2014, 2:45PM

Being a Kia fan I think this offering is more about function than style, so not one that would appeal to me. As a 7 seater I believe the next generation Carnival would be a far better option, providing more space, better access and style. Let's face it, how many Sorento's will venture off the black top, saying that it's good to see Kia having such a wide spectrum of vehicles available to appeal to others than me.

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Stevo the dilf

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August 11, 2014, 11:10AM

Can you direct us to this 'wide spectrum' of vehicles, please? I can only find SUVs, people movers, shopping trolleys on wheels and FWD 'sports' cars...

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Problem?

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August 11, 2014, 11:43AM

Agreed with Problem. It's quite a small range overall.

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Timothy

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August 11, 2014, 1:25PM

Kia has the range of vehicles sold in Australia, it also has a smaller city car, a boxier version if the Soul, an EV Soul, turbo Sportage, a couple of larger cars above the Optima and a ute in the design concept stage.

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Stevo the dilf

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August 11, 2014, 2:34PM

"a wide spectrum of vehicles available"

Concepts and domestic market models do not constitute availability for you and I.

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Problem?

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August 12, 2014, 9:09AM

...but the sister car, the Hyundai Santa Fe is a really good looking suv.....maybe this Kia will look better in the metal...